Roberts told Inside Soap: "It's been hinted at in previous episodes that Deena and Graham want to force George and Phoebe into prostitution. Their intentions become clearer [next] week, when Deena announces that a man called Mr Evans is coming to visit George - and it's obvious that they won't just be playing card games together.

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"George is terrified at the prospect. He's imprisoned with no way to escape."

Roberts added: "Phoebe's the stronger one of the two of them, so Deena drugs her. She begins to slip in and out of consciousness as a result, and George's only lifeline is slipping away before his eyes.

"The episodes are quite shocking and dramatic. George's friends in the village realise that he's gone missing - so it's a matter of if, how and when he might resurface that the audience will have to watch out for."

Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 6.30pm on Channel 4 with a first look screening at 7pm on E4.

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